SENDforC is a STEM mentorship organization that seeks to engage and empower local under-served and underrepresented high school students. Here at Cal, our program has a unique student-centered approach to mentorship that enables mentors to develop their own programs and workshops alongside their mentees. Currently, we have three main mentorship tracks: STEM, Research, and College Prep. Click below to learn more about each of these tracks and always feel free to reach out to us with any questions at calsendforc@gmail.com.
If you are interested in joining our family, click below to check out our application page & to learn more about how to get involved! We’re always looking for members from diverse backgrounds and majors to join us. In addition to our mentorship tracks, we have several committees that suit a variety of interests.
Interest in joining us? Check out our latest events here:
OUR BOARD
Jessica Chen
Program Director
As Berkeley SENDforC’s Program Director, I oversee all of our operations here at Cal. I’m passionate about expanding STEM mentorship by embracing inclusive and interactive approaches. Working with our amazing cohort of members and mentors, I am incredibly excited to utilize our online platform to promote and uplift our local high school students.
Pronouns: She/her/her’s
Majors: Sustainable Environmental Design & Latin
Year: Junior
Fun Fact: I used to alpine ski race! (I was not very good…)
Email: jessicaliuchen@berkeley.edu
Rachel Rovinsky
Research Track Lead
My role in SENDforC is Research Track Lead, which means that I create the structure of and oversee Research Track, which is our 2nd year program for our students where they can come up with a year-long, community-oriented research project relating to STEM. My goals are to create the most engaging online semester (or year!) possible for Research Track and inspire our mentees to use their STEM knowledge to give back to their communities.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Microbial Biology
Minor: Education
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I figure skate!
Xochitl Barrios Santiago
College Prep Track Lead
I am the lead for the college prep track, a new track that we started this semester. We focus on college applications, drafting and finalizing personal statements, financial aid, choosing which school best meets your need, and possible majors. My goals for this semester are to finalize the college prep track and increase retention among mentors who are excited about helping seniors throughout the college process.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Majors: Conservation and Resource Studies & Society and Environment
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I own 20 plants!
Eric Neubauer Vickers
STEM Workshop Director
I am the STEM Workshop Director, which means I work with mentors to develop interesting and engaging workshops to give to our students. While this is a weird time, I especially look forward to working with and learning from the Berkeley SENDforC community.
Pronouns: He/Him/his
Major: Microbial Biology
Year: Senior
Fun fact: I can speak German (not fluently)!
Email: evickers29@berkeley.edu
Matthew Wong
Training Director
Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, he/him, and I’m a second-year Chemistry major intending to minor in Public Policy and Nutritional Sciences from San Jose, California. I’m so excited to be serving as your Training Director! This year, I hope to continue working with mentors to increase club cohesiveness while also reinforcing productive mentoring techniques
Pronouns: He/him/his
Majors: Public Policy & Nutritional Sciences
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: I’ve still never had Coca-Cola before!
Genevieve Spiotto
Finance Director
As the Finance Director of SENDforC, I am responsible for creating and maintaining SENDforC’s budget throughout the semester, as well as organizing fundraisers alongside a committee. As both the Finance Director and a mentor, I truly see the value in extending SENDforC’s impact to as many students as possible, and having the resources to do so through fundraising efforts.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior
Fun Fact: I'm addicted to Burt's Bees mint chapstick
Email: gspiotto@berkeley.edu
Chloe Alexander
Outreach Director
As Outreach/Marketing Director I am in charge of the marketing committee and a liaison between Summit K2 and other campus organizations. I am super excited to provide resources and further educate students and teachers on opportunities in STEM.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Psychology
Year: Sophomore
Fun fact: I’ve played soccer all my life
Eden Chun
Social Media Chair
This year, I'm honored to be serving as the Media Chair for SENDforC's Berkeley chapter. I hope to create engaging graphics and manage the chapter's social media in a way that promotes SENDforC to the student body; I am also aiming to expand our online presence and create a more consistent brand for the organization.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Majors: Molecular and Cellular Biology & Intended Business Administration
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: I can make one of my eyes go cross-eyed at a time
Email: ekchun@berkeley.edu
Sally Jeon
Chapter Founder & Advisor Emeritus
“I love science, and it pains me to think that so many are terrified of the subject or feel that choosing science means you cannot also choose compassion, or the arts, or be awed by nature. Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.” ― Robert M. Sapolsky
Major: Molecular and Cell Biology- Neurobiology
Minor: Education
Year: Alumni, Class of 2015!
